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Press releases published on April 17, 2025

Italian Premier Aims to Solve EU, US Trade Conflict
(MENAFN) Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to meet with Leader Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to address tariff-related issues, as the European Union endeavors to sidestep a potential trade conflict with the United States. Following …

TSMC Announces Substantial Profit Rise Amid AI Chip Demand in Q1 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), recognized as the globe’s leading chip producer, experienced a substantial rise in earnings—soaring by 60.3 percent compared to the same timeframe last year during the initial quarter of 2025. …

Chinese Official Criticizes US Tariffs on Hong Kong
(MENAFN) A prominent Chinese government figure has fiercely criticized US Leader Donald Trump’s decision to enforce what he labeled “extremely arrogant and shameless” trade tariffs on Hong Kong, a region under China's jurisdiction. Xia Baolong, the head of …

AmeriCorps Staff Members Get Placed on Leave
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Trump administration placed staff members of AmeriCorps, a U.S. federal community service program, on administrative leave across the country. The decision was communicated to employees through a memo from Interim Director …

Moldova Confirms Date for Next Parliamentary Elections
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moldova confirmed that its next parliamentary elections will take place on September 28. The election date was proposed by members of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) during a parliamentary session, where 57 lawmakers …

Turkey's Central Bank Increases Key Interest Rate Amid Inflation Concerns
(MENAFN) In a move to combat persistent inflation, Turkey's central bank announced on Thursday a significant increase in its benchmark interest rate, raising it by 350 basis points from 42.5 percent to 46 percent. This decision marks a reversal of the bank …

U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen's Capital Lead to Casualties
(MENAFN) A recent wave of U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, has left at least one person dead and several others injured, according to a statement from Houthi-run health authorities. The airstrikes specifically targeted a residence in the Al-Nahda …

Hungarian Minister Criticizes European Politicians
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized certain European leaders on Thursday, claiming they are attempting to sabotage efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine. During a joint press conference held in Islamabad alongside his Pakistani …

US, European Presidents Hold Ceasefire Talks in Paris
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio initiated discussions in Paris on Thursday, seeking to jumpstart dormant peace negotiations concerning the conflict in Ukraine, while also tackling rising strains between the United States and European nations. …

Russia Announces Third Call Between Putin, Trump
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moscow revealed that discussions are currently taking place with Washington to arrange another telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Leader Donald Trump. “This is what we are talking about, this …

Italy's Inflation Surges to Highest in 30 Months, Driven by Energy Costs
(MENAFN) In March, Italy's inflation rate surged to 1.9 percent year-on-year, marking its highest level in two and a half years, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) on Wednesday. The rise in prices is largely attributed to escalating …

Brussels-Capital Region Sees Increase in Homelessness by 25 Percent
(MENAFN) A recent study conducted by Bruss'Help has uncovered a troubling 25% rise in homelessness within the Brussels-Capital Region, bringing the total number of homeless individuals to 9,777. The report, published on Wednesday, indicates a significant …

Shooting in Brussels Injures Two, with One Critically Wounded
(MENAFN) Two individuals were injured, one critically, in an early morning shooting in Brussels, police confirmed Thursday, heightening concerns over the city's escalating drug-related violence. Authorities stated that the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m …

Germany Excludes Russia's Ambassador from 80th WWII Commemoration Over Ukraine Invasion
(MENAFN) Germany will not extend an invitation to Russia’s ambassador for the significant commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, as reported by German media on Thursday. The German parliament has opted to exclude Russian …

Japan's Antitrust Regulator Warns Tokyo Hotels Over Price Sharing
(MENAFN) Japan's Fair Trade Commission is preparing to warn 15 major hotel operators in Tokyo about regularly sharing room pricing and occupancy rates, a practice the commission believes could foster cartel-like behavior, media reports indicated on …

Witkoff, Rubio Hold Meetings with European Allies in Paris to Address Ukraine War
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, special envoy for Donald Trump, along with senior U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio, is set to meet with European officials in Paris on Thursday to explore strategies aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s foreign and …

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 19 Palestinians
(MENAFN) More than 19 Palestinians lost their lives on Wednesday due to Israeli airstrikes across various areas of the Gaza Strip, as reported by Gaza's Civil Defense. Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for Civil Defense, stated that an airstrike on the …

El Salvador Rejects Senator Van Hollen's Request to Meet Deportee Abrego Garcia
(MENAFN) Maryland's Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen announced that the government of El Salvador has rejected his request to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident recently deported to the Central American nation by the Trump administration, …

Climate Change Impacts Global Blood Supply, Australia Faces High Risk
(MENAFN) Climate change is projected to severely impact global blood supplies, with Australia particularly at risk due to extreme weather events, increasing disease rates, and shifting health patterns among donors, according to a report released by …

Russia Demands Apology from Europe
(MENAFN) In a recent statement, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, addressed accusations that Russia was responsible for attacking civilians in Sumy, Ukraine. Speaking on Wednesday via Telegram, Zakharova declared that …